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Senior Combat Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

MANTECHWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers you a fantastic opportunity to drive modernization efforts for U.S. Navy combat systems, directly impacting national security and advancing your career in a reputable organization. You'll thrive here if you're a motivated engineer with a strong background in Navy combat systems and a passion for solving complex technical challenges within a collaborative team environment. Don't miss out on this chance to make a significant contribution and grow your expertise.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Posted
2 weeks ago

Job Description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Combat Systems Engineer to join our team working in Washington D.C. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 to 4 days in office per week. As a Senior Combat Systems Engineer, you will provide critical engineering support focusing on the development and modernization of Navy computing infrastructure. You will be part of a fast-paced team environment that supports the evolution of shipboard systems, leveraging your expertise to solve complex systems engineering challenges. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Support strategic planning and execution of initiatives to modernize computing and data center infrastructure across U.S. Navy combat ships
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet objectives, stay on schedule, and remain within budget
  • Participate in the full program lifecycle, including requirements development, risk analysis, implementation, and stakeholder engagement
  • Analyze program performance data to identify trends, assess risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies
  • Design infrastructure solutions that account for the physical constraints of shipboard environments, including power, cooling, and space limitations
  • Prepare technical documentation, including program status reports, system specifications, and stakeholder presentations
  • Facilitate team meetings and communications to maintain alignment on project goals and deliverables
  • Assist with developing and executing risk management plans to ensure program success Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's in a technical or business discipline with 10+ years, Bachelor's a technical or business discipline with 15+ years, or High School diploma with 20+ years of Navy Combat Systems or Program Management experience.
  • Experience in a senior role on a Navy acquisition program

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant Navy uniformed service experience (senior enlisted or officer) in a combat systems role on an AEGIS platform
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Navy Combat System modernization programs
  • Experience in DoD systems architectures, design, development, test and Clearance Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship required and a current or active Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

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